On Handling CD or DVD Media
Do not touch the surface of the disc.
Do not drop or bend the disc.
On Cleaning CD or DVD Media
Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is
essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.
For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the
center out.
If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the
surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth.
Limited Warranty Statement
The limited warranty on your VAIO Computer covers parts and labor against defects in material or
workmanship for a period of three months from the original date of purchase. You can extend the
warranty period for an additional nine months by registering your computer (see the User Guide).
Once you register your computer, the limited warranty period is twelve months from the original
date of purchase.
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") w arrants this computer hardw are product ("the Product") against defects in material or w orkmanship as follow s:
Labor: For a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the original date of purchase from SONY or a SONY authorized reseller, SONY w ill repair defects in the
Product at no charge, or pay the associated labor charges to a SONY authorized personal computer service facility. The ninety (90) day w arranty period is
extendible only to the original purchaser, for an additional period of nine (9) months, for a total of tw elve (12) months from date of purchase w hen the Product is
registered electronically. After the applicable period you must pay for all labor charges.
Parts: For a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the original date of purchase from SONY or a SONY authorized reseller, SONY w ill supply, at no charge,
new or rebuilt, at SONY's option, replacement parts in exchange for defective parts. Any replacement parts w ill be w arranted for the remainder of the original
w arranty period or ninety (90) calendar days from installation by SONY's authorized personal computer service facility, w hichever is longer. The ninety (90) day
w arranty period is extendible only to the original purchaser, for an additional period of nine (9) months, for a total of tw elve (12) months from date of purchase
w hen the Product is registered electronically. All defective parts replaced under this Limited Warranty w ill become the property of SONY.
This Limited Warranty covers only the hardw are components packaged w ith the Product. It does not cover technical assistance for hardw are or softw are usage
and it does not cover any softw are products w hether or not contained in the Product; any such softw are is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for in
any enclosed softw are limited w arranty. Please refer to the End User License Agreements included w ith the Product for your obligations w ith respect to the
softw are.
This Limited Warranty is non-transferable.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (w hich is evidence that the Product is w ithin the w arranty period) must be presented to obtain w arranty service. In
addition, if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available, you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card
authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage-paid envelope w e provide. The credit card w ill only be charged
for SONY's list price for the part if the part has not been returned w ithin thirty days.
See the Specifications provided w ith the Product for information on the type of service to w hich you are entitled.
If you are entitled to 90-day limited express service, then in respect of certain components, you may be entitled to express w arranty service during the w arranty
period, subject to certain restrictions.
If you are entitled to 90-day on-site service and if you purchased the Product in the United States and the Product is located in the United States, then you may be
entitled to on-site repair service during the w arranty period, subject to certain restrictions. In all instances, how ever, prior to an on-site service call being provided,
you must communicate w ith Sony sufficiently to allow it to perform initial diagnostics of your Product.
Please contact SONY as set forth below for further information.
With respect to all service provided, it is your responsibility to backup the contents of your hard drive, including any data you have stored or softw are you have
installed on the hard drive. It is likely that the contents of your hard drive w ill be lost or reformatted in the course of service and SONY w ill not be responsible for
any damage to or loss of any programs, data or other information stored on any media or any part of any Product serviced hereunder.
IF DURING THE REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT THE CONTENTS OF THE HARD DRIVE ARE ALTERED, DELETED, OR IN ANY WAY MODIFIED, SONY IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE WHATSOEVER. YOUR PRODUCT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU CONFIGURED AS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF
SOFTWARE).
Be sure to remove all third party hardw are, softw are, features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not w arranted by SONY prior to sending the product
to SONY for service. SONY is not liable for any loss or damage to these items.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any consumable items (such as batteries) supplied w ith this Product; cosmetic damages; damage or loss to any softw are
programs, data, or removable storage media; or damage due to (1) acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use or modifications of this
Product; (2) improper operation or maintenance of this Product; (3) connection to improper voltage supply; or (4) attempted repair by any party other than a SONY
authorized personal computer service facility. This Limited Warranty does not apply w hen the malfunction results from the use of this Product in conjunction w ith
accessories, products or ancillary or peripheral equipment, or w here it is determined by SONY that there is no fault w ith this Product itself. This Limited Warranty
is valid only in the United States of America.
This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.
Repair or replacement of defective parts or hardw are as provided under this Limited Warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. SONY SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT. SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWN TIME AND PURCHASER'S TIME.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON
THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied w arranty lasts, so the
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